The Editor,
Re: "Enough with luxury condos," Letters, Nov. 25.
Mayor Brodie's definition of affordable housing and mine are not the same. I agree with Katherine Willett's letters concerning luxury condos, but feel it should be expanded to include townhouses and houses.
When you have a young couple who both have good jobs in Richmond and move to Surrey to find an affordable home, then there is something wrong with the housing market in Richmond.
Does the mayor and council not understand the money that they earn in Richmond is being spent in other communities?
The other thing that really bothers me is the lack of common sense used to allow the building projects on the old Fantasy Garden Lands when there is so much congestion on Steveston and No. 5 roads during rush hour.
The congestion is nothing new, so why would you approve building permits that will no doubt add to it?
I am tired of the lack of common sense that prevails with all levels of government these days. It is time they be held accountable for their spending and bring it under control.
Start with a reduction in the mayor's salary and benefits instead of cutting needed programs. I have to live within a budget so why shouldn't they?
Nena Carpenter
Richmond
